Smiths Detection Completes Acquisition of PathSensors
August 04 2020 - 2:00AM
Business Wire
Smiths Detection, a global leader in detection and screening
technologies, today confirmed that it has completed the acquisition
of PathSensors, a leading bio-technology solutions and
environmental-testing company, based in Baltimore, MD, USA.
The acquisition strengthens Smiths Detection’s
biological-detection capabilities to detect pathogens for broad
end-market applications, including in food and agriculture
safety.
“We are pleased to be able to complete this acquisition, which
we view as a significant strategic step in accelerating how we are
able to respond to biological threats, which are becoming
increasingly relevant in the current environment,” said Roland
Carter, President Smiths Detection. “PathSensors has developed such
a capability – with its multiple threat assays already available,
it is able to identify biological threats in minutes and will
provide a suitable biological capability to our customers.”
ENDS
About Smiths Detection
Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in
threat detection and screening technologies for aviation, ports and
borders, defence and urban security markets. Our experience and
history across more than 40 years at the frontline, enables us to
deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and
illegal passage of explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband,
toxic chemicals and narcotics. For more information visit
www.smithsdetection.com or follow us on: LinkedIn at
www.linkedin.com/company/smiths-detection
About PathSensors
PathSensors is a leading biotechnology solutions and
environmental testing company providing high-speed,
high-sensitivity pathogen detection and threat prevention
solutions. PathSensors’ solutions can detect a wide range of
threats, including anthrax, ricin, Ebola, salmonella, Phytophthora,
Ralstonia, and many more. Visit PathSensors at
www.pathsensors.com
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